South Korea

North Korea fires suspected intermediate-range ballistic missile

It flew about 600 km (372 miles) before falling into sea, South Korea said, while Japan's defense ministry estimated it covered a distance of 650 km (400 miles).

By REUTERS
02/04/2024

Your pet pooch can help relieve stress and improve concentration

EEG scans reveal specific changes in brain activity while petting, walking, and playing with a dog.

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un orders heightened war preparations, KCNA says

Kim Jong Un watches North-Korean war-like practice drills after the start of annual combined military drills by the Us and South Korea.

By REUTERS
06/03/2024

North Korea has sent 6,700 containers of munitions to Russia, South Korea says

North Korea has shipped about 6,700 containers carrying millions of munitions to Russia since July to support its war against Ukraine

By REUTERS
27/02/2024

Higher than Azrieli: Looking at the next world's largest ferris wheel

The "Seoul Twin Eye" is expected to reach a height of 220 meters and accommodate more than 1,400 visitors

US F-16 crashes in South Korea, pilot safely ejects

The F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing experienced "an in-flight emergency" over the sea and crashed.

By REUTERS
31/01/2024

North Korea tests submarine-launched cruise missiles, KCNA says

In recent months, the North has tested an array of weapons that include ballistic missile systems that are under development and an underwater drone.

By REUTERS
30/01/2024

South Korea warns against social media trend of eating fried toothpicks

"Their safety as food has not been verified," the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety said in a posting on Wednesday on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. "Please do not eat (them)."

By REUTERS
25/01/2024

North Korea teens get 12 years' hard labor for watching K-pop

The students were sentenced, according to the video, after being convicted of watching and spreading South Korean movies, music and music videos over three months.

By REUTERS
19/01/2024

North Korea's Kim calls for South to be seen as 'primary foe,' warns of war

In a speech on Monday, Kim Jong Un said he had concluded that unification with the South was no longer possible and accused Seoul of seeking regime collapse and unification by absorption.

By REUTERS
16/01/2024
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